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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 14Art. 1§ 39731 City Ferry Acquisition Authority

§ 39731 City Ferry Acquisition Authority

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§ 39731 City Ferry Acquisition Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •A city can buy or take over a ferry system, including boats, land, and equipment.
  • •The city can run the ferry for free or charge money to use it.
  • •The city can use its own money or ferry earnings to pay for it.

Example

A city wants to buy a ferry service that takes people across a nearby river.

The city can purchase the ferry, its boats, and docks. They can decide if people pay to ride it or use it for free. The city can use tax money or ferry ticket sales to cover the costs.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 39731 City Ferry Acquisition Authority

By gift, purchase, or eminent domain, a legislative body may acquire any existing ferry system, including any franchise or license, boats and vessels, land and interest in land, slips, wharves, piers, landing places, approaches, and equipment and facilities used or for use in the maintenance and operation thereof. The legislative body may operate the ferry system as a toll or free ferry upon navigable waters within or adjacent to the city boundaries. The cost of acquisition and operation may be paid from the city general fund, from revenues of the ferry system, or from any other funds that may be legally applied to such purpose. (Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 735.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

acquisitionpropertydockvesselwaterslicenseboatcity government

Related Statutes

  • § 26301 County Beach And Harbor Bonds
  • § 39901 City Harbor Development Authority
  • § 50701 Revenue Bonds For Public Facilities
  • § 26303 Project Cost And Feasibility Report
  • § 26304 Project Revenue Bond Authorization

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 39731.
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